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... Sensor 24 Intel SSDs in RAID Configurations Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver 24 Mobile Systems without Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..... 24 Changing System Tuner Settings 25 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iii Updating Firmware ...21 Checking for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21...
... Sensor 24 Intel SSDs in RAID Configurations Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver 24 Mobile Systems without Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..... 24 Changing System Tuner Settings 25 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iii Updating Firmware ...21 Checking for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21...
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Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Performing a Secure Erase 27 About Secure Erase...27 Secure Erase Requirements ...27 Deleting a Partition ...27 Running Secure Erase ...28 Creating a Partition ...29 9. Obtaining More Information 32 Related Publications ...32 Reference Documents ...32 Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iv September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. Drives...30 Troubleshooting - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting -
Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Performing a Secure Erase 27 About Secure Erase...27 Secure Erase Requirements ...27 Deleting a Partition ...27 Running Secure Erase ...28 Creating a Partition ...29 9. Obtaining More Information 32 Related Publications ...32 Reference Documents ...32 Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iv September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. Drives...30 Troubleshooting - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting -
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... functionality of an Intel SSD • Check and tune your system settings for optimal Intel SSD performance, power efficiency, and endurance • View your system information and hardware configuration, such as central processing unit (CPU), chipset, controller name and driver version • Update the firmware on an Intel SSD • Run Secure Erase on a secondary Intel SSD September 2011 Order...
... functionality of an Intel SSD • Check and tune your system settings for optimal Intel SSD performance, power efficiency, and endurance • View your system information and hardware configuration, such as central processing unit (CPU), chipset, controller name and driver version • Update the firmware on an Intel SSD • Run Secure Erase on a secondary Intel SSD September 2011 Order...
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... selected drive. (Information varies depending on the drive you select.) Intel SSD Optimizer Quick Diagnostic Scan Full Diagnostic Scan Secure Erase Firmware Update System Tuner System Information Click Refresh to rescan for more information to access the Intel SSD website and view the latest information on Intel SSDs. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Using the Home...
... selected drive. (Information varies depending on the drive you select.) Intel SSD Optimizer Quick Diagnostic Scan Full Diagnostic Scan Secure Erase Firmware Update System Tuner System Information Click Refresh to rescan for more information to access the Intel SSD website and view the latest information on Intel SSDs. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Using the Home...
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... reached the final value. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on these SSDs. One or more information. • If the number contains G2 or A2, the SSD is 34nm. • If the number contains G3, the SSD is recommended to the Firmware Update option: To check if there is reported for Firmware Updates. For Intel SSDs, this version of the...
... reached the final value. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on these SSDs. One or more information. • If the number contains G2 or A2, the SSD is 34nm. • If the number contains G3, the SSD is recommended to the Firmware Update option: To check if there is reported for Firmware Updates. For Intel SSDs, this version of the...
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...Note: To reissue the ATA IDENTIFY DEVICE command and display updated information for each value • Hex value Reports the ...to a specific value • Description Provides the name and bit information (if needed) for each piece of firmware installed on the home screen. 2. Select the drive on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word... IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. See the ATA-7 Specification for the selected drive. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to view all values, see the ATA specifications. • Serial...
...Note: To reissue the ATA IDENTIFY DEVICE command and display updated information for each value • Hex value Reports the ...to a specific value • Description Provides the name and bit information (if needed) for each piece of firmware installed on the home screen. 2. Select the drive on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word... IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. See the ATA-7 Specification for the selected drive. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to view all values, see the ATA specifications. • Serial...
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... version 9.5 or earlier If your computer uses this configuration (the default setup for deletion but for Firmware Updates. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Optimizing your Intel SSD About the Intel® SSD Optimizer The Intel SSD Optimizer helps an Intel SSD retain its out-of-box performance by removing deleted data files from NAND flash management blocks on...
... version 9.5 or earlier If your computer uses this configuration (the default setup for deletion but for Firmware Updates. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Optimizing your Intel SSD About the Intel® SSD Optimizer The Intel SSD Optimizer helps an Intel SSD retain its out-of-box performance by removing deleted data files from NAND flash management blocks on...
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... Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on the home screen. 4. Minimize system use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool available at the bottom of Intel SSD Toolbox. Note the firmware version of the Intel SSD Toolbox. Intel is lost during the firmware update process. Click Firmware Update. 5. If a newer firmware version is running the latest firmware version. 5. Note: To update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Reboot your Intel SSD...
... Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on the home screen. 4. Minimize system use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool available at the bottom of Intel SSD Toolbox. Note the firmware version of the Intel SSD Toolbox. Intel is lost during the firmware update process. Click Firmware Update. 5. If a newer firmware version is running the latest firmware version. 5. Note: To update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Reboot your Intel SSD...
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...; Click Refresh on Intel SSDs only. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. All Intel SSDs are supported except: • Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive • Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series For these SSDs, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool located at...
...; Click Refresh on Intel SSDs only. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. All Intel SSDs are supported except: • Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive • Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series For these SSDs, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool located at...